Scholarships and Grants
The term “financial aid” is often used to refer to one or both of two different sources for financing legal education. One source is scholarships or grants—that is, awards that do not have to be repaid by a student. A scholarship or grant might be solely need-based, solely merit-based, or a combination of both.
A second source is loans—public or private. Loan information can be found on a separate web page.
This page provides you with information about scholarships and grants.
See 2015 Spring Scholarship Recipients.
See 2015-2016 Scholarship Recipients.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Tuition Waiver - Awarded to Members of Inaugural Class Only
After the Board of Regents set the initial tuition at the rate of $14,040 for 30 credit hours, the College of Law approved a grant (in the form of a tuition waiver) of $1,500 per academic year (30 hours credit) for resident full-time students and $1,125 per academic year (24 hours credit) for resident part-time students, as applicable. The tuition waiver is intended to pay towards eligible tuition costs and fees. If an inaugural class student has received a waiver or an exemption that pays all tuition and fees, that student may not be eligible for the tuition waiver. If you have questions about your eligibility, please visit the Waivers and Exemptions web page or contact Student Financial Services.
Scholarships
Entering Students
Fall 2016, all applicants[1] to UNT Dallas College of Law for 2016 Fall Semester will be considered for scholarships at the time they are admitted to the program. A separate application is not required but individuals must submit a completed Texas Application of State Financial Aid (“TASFA”) form. The TASFA form is accessible online. Forms can be returned by email at lawadmissions@untsystem.edu or by facsimile at 214.752.5701.
The scholarships are designed to assist students with financial need. The Scholarship Committee will consider admitted students for these scholarships. The following criteria will be considered:
- An applicant’s academic record, including previous undergraduate and graduate institutions;
- The socioeconomic background of the applicant while the applicant was an undergraduate student, including any change in that background;
- Whether an applicant would be the first generation of the applicant’s family to attend or graduate from a law school; and
- The applicant’s involvement in community activities and public service.
This is a one-time award for the spring and fall semesters of a student’s first year of enrollment. No awards are made for summer enrollment.
[1] All applicants includes full time and part time students.
2016 Spring Semester
Current students of the College of Law may apply for scholarships to be disbursed in the 2016 Spring Semester no earlier than Monday December 7, 2015. Student(s) will be notified of the award(s) in writing no later than Monday December 21, 2015.
Applications will be reviewed and recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee based on the above criteria.
Continuing Student Scholarships
As funding becomes available, scholarships may be awarded to continuing students: (1) who are full time and have earned 30 credit hours, and who are part time and have earned 23 hours; (2) who have maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average each semester and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; and (3) who have demonstrated a commitment to public service by completing a minimum of 30 hours of community service within the preceding 24 months. A student’s financial need will also be considered and determined based upon the student’s completed TASFA.
Other Scholarships, 2015-2016
Jackson Lewis Labor and Employment Scholarship - Number available: one (1) one-time scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for 2L student for the 2015-2016 academic year
Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking applicants for the Jackson Lewis Labor and Employment Scholarship. As part of its ongoing commitment to the advancement of a diverse legal community, the scholarship program was created to encourage and reward law students from underrepresented social and economic backgrounds to pursue legal careers in the areas of Labor and Employment law. Applications are due by May 31, 2015.
Other Scholarships, Spring 2015
Scholarship Recipients
Thanks to the generous contributions of numerous UNT Dallas College of Law donors, the following one-time scholarships have been awarded for the 2015 Spring Semester.
See 2015 Spring Scholarship Recipients.
Dallas Hispanic Bar Association Scholarship (A) - Number available: four (4) one-time scholarships in the amount of $4,000 each for 2015 Spring Semester
Criteria:
- Must demonstrate a financial need;
- Must demonstrate history of community service in or other contributions to the Hispanic community;
- Must have a nexus to the Dallas community and intend to practice in Dallas.
Dallas Hispanic Bar Association Scholarship (B) - Number available: two (2) one-time scholarships in the amount of $4,000 each for 2015 Spring Semester
Criteria:
- Must be a member of the law school's Hispanic Law Student Association, if one exists;
- Must demonstrate a financial need;
- Must demonstrate history of community service in or other contributions to the Hispanic community;
- Must be currently volunteering on a regular basis at a pro bono legal clinic, whether through a community-based nonprofit pro bono organization or through a law school clinic, or in the last twelve months has done so, regardless of whether law school credit is provided for such work;
- Must have a nexus to the Dallas community and intend to practice in Dallas.
North Texas Giving Day Scholarship – Number available: ten (10) one-time scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for 2015 Spring Semester
Criteria:
- Must demonstrate a financial need;
- Must include a personal statement on how you intend to give back to the North Texas region during your time as a student, as a UNT Dallas College of Law graduate, or both.
UNT Dallas College of Law Alumni & Friends Scholarship – Number available: sixteen (16) one-time scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for 2015 Spring Semester
Criteria:
- Must demonstrate a financial need;
- Must include a personal statement on how you intend to give back to the UNT Dallas College of Law following graduation.
Applications for Other Scholarships
Please direct all questions about scholarships to Assistant Dean Valerie James. Scholarship related questions can be sent via email to Dean James at lawscholarships@untsystem.edu.
- Students applying for both the NTGD and Alumni & Friends scholarships for 2015 Spring Semester can complete and submit the General Scholarship Application one time; however, a personal statement for each scholarship should be submitted.
- Students applying for multiple scholarships for 2015 Spring Semester can complete and submit the TASFA form one time.
Completed applications must be received by Friday, January 16, 2015. Please return completed applications to Valerie D. James, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions and Scholarships, via email at lawscholarships@untsystem.edu or by hand delivery to the Office of Admissions, first floor.
General Scholarship Application
DHBA Scholarship Application (A)
DHBA Scholarship Application (B)
See 2015 Spring Scholarship Recipients.
External Scholarships
External scholarships are those administered outside UNT Dallas College of Law. Scholarship recipients for external scholarships are chosen according to the application requirements for each. College of Law greatly appreciates all external scholarship opportunities offered to our students.
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Scholarship - Number available: one (1) one-time scholarship in the amount of $2,000
The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation (DAYL Foundation) Scholarship will be awarded to one student from the class of 2016, 2017, or 2018 (rising 2L, 3L or 4L) from the UNT Dallas College of Law who has completed at least 20 hours of the law school's community engagement service hours, and who has displayed an appreciation of and commitment to the importance of giving back to the community and improving access to justice. Completed applications must be received by September 18, 2015.
See scholarship information and application.
NEW! Bruning Legal Essay Scholarship - Number available - one (1) one-time scholarship in the amount of $500
This annual college scholarship essay competition is open to law students. Completed submissions are due by December 1, 2015.
See submission guidelines online.
NEW! Law Offices of Stephen M. Sweat, APC Essay Scholarship - Number available: one (1) one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000
This annual college scholarship essay competition is open to law students. Completed submissions are due by December 1, 2015.
See submission guidelines online.
NEW! Smallwood, P.A. Photo Essay Contest Scholarship - Number available - one (1) one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000
The Smallwood, P.A. Photo Essay Contest Scholarship is open to law school students as an exciting alternative to typical essay contest scholarships while challenging applicants to combine an artistic approach with critical thinking on topics in the family law profession. Applications are due no later than December 31, 2015.
Rules, details, and eligibility requirements are available online
Spirit of Love Graduate Scholarship offered by The Rebekah Leah Rivera Foundation
Information about the Spirit of Love Graduate Scholarship, submission instructions, application requirements, and the application can be found at the web site. Completed applications must be postmarked by February 25, 2015.
Dallas Hispanic Law Foundation Scholarship for 2015 Spring Semester
The Dallas Hispanic Law Foundation (DHLF) is currently seeking applications for its scholarship for 2015 Spring Semester. Applications are due to the DHLF by March 6, 2015. Application submissions and questions should be directed to DHLF by email to dhlf.scholarships@gmail.com.
Dallas Hispanic Law Foundation Application
Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship - 2015-2016 Renewable Academic Scholarship
The Dallas Bar Foundation is seeking applications for the Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year. The full tuition and fees scholarship award is renewable if the College of Law recipient remains in good academic standing at the end of the 2015-2016 academic year. Applications for the Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship are due to the Dallas Bar Foundation by March 20, 2015. Please see the application below for instructions on applying. Questions concerning the application or requirements should be directed to Elizabeth Philipp, Executive Director for the Dallas Bar Foundation, at ephilipp@dallasbar.org.
Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship Application
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) 2015 Student Scholarships
The AAJ has four different scholarships available for qualified law students. Applications are due by May 1, 2015. Use the link below for information about each of the four scholarships, application forms, and the application process.
See Scholarship information and applications.
NEW! Albertson & Davidson, LLP Scholarship - Number available: one (1) one-time scholarship in the amount of $2,500
The law firm of Albertson & Davidson, LLP has created a new essay scholarship contest to help the next generation of students realize their educational and professional goals. Deadline for submission is August 15, 2015.
Scholarship eligibility and application requirements
NEW! Dallas Asian-American Bar Association (DAABA) Scholarship - Number available: one (1) one-time scholarship in an amount up to $5,000
The Dallas Asian-American Bar Association (DAABA) will award a scholarship of up to $5,000. Any Asian-American law student who intends to practice law in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is eligible to apply. Selection criteria is found in the application. Completed applications must be received by August 15, 2015.
Baumgartner Law Firm Scholarship - Number available: one (1) one-time scholarship in the amount of $3,000
The Baumgartner Law Firm is pleased to offer an annual law student scholarship. Current enrolled students may apply. If you have applied to law school for fall 2015 and have not yet been accepted, you may apply for the scholarship, but the scholarship will only be awarded to someone accepted and enrolled in law school at the time of scholarship selection (estimated to be November 2015). This scholarship will be awarded based on need and commitment to helping others. Applications are due by August 31, 2015.
Baumgartner Law Firm Scholarship Online Application
ABA Required Disclosure
In accordance with ABA Standard 509(b)(3) disclosure requirements, UNT Dallas College of Law does not offer conditional scholarships. (Definition of Conditional Scholarship: A conditional scholarship is any financial aid award, the retention of which is dependent upon the students maintaining a minimum grade point average or class standing, other than that ordinarily required to remain in good academic standing.)
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